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      community 10 months on Fin plus other treatments (for more time)

      in Is this regrowth?  3 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, and microneedling for hair regrowth, noticing some improvement with baby hairs and a fuller front hairline. They are considering adding rosemary oil and a dermastamp to enhance results, particularly around the thinning temple areas.

      community 1.5 years on dutasteride and on and off microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  60 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using dutasteride daily, microneedling weekly, and Nizoral shampoo, after stopping minoxidil due to side effects. They also use a mix of pumpkin seed, rosemary, and peppermint oil, and are considering RU58841 for more temple area thickness.

      community Hair transplant #1 7 month update

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user started oral minoxidil and finasteride two months after a hair transplant and plans to switch to dutasteride, using Nizoral and Mossi shampoos. They are considering a second transplant in Tijuana and using hair fibers and mousse for styling while waiting for medication effects.

      community M34, diffuse thinning since 20ish. Few more months to go?

      in Is this regrowth?  104 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using finasteride, genuine minoxidil, and dermastamping, noting significant improvement after switching from a fake minoxidil product. They advised others to verify the authenticity of minoxidil through a bleach test to avoid counterfeit products.

      community Feb to mid August progress pictures

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, oral minoxidil, microneedling, keto shampoo, an LLLT helmet, vitamins, and supplements. They note progress but hope for further improvement in a specific area.

      community 39M 2 months Oral Fin 5 months topical Min 5%

      in Is this regrowth?  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 39-year-old male has been using oral finasteride for 2 months and topical minoxidil 5% for 5 months, along with dermastamping and keto shampoo weekly, to address hair loss. He feels his hair is thicker overall but is concerned about a persistent bald spot.

      community Balding at a young age - Hair loss Journey & Resolution

      in Hair Systems  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      A young individual experienced early hair loss and tried various treatments including Minoxidil, RU58841, micro-needling, and topical finasteride, which stopped the hair loss but did not regrow hair. Ultimately, they found a solution in a hair system, which restored their confidence and allowed them to participate in social activities again.

      community venting about lack of visible results from the treatment

      in Chat  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is frustrated with the lack of visible hair regrowth after 7-8 months of using finasteride and minoxidil, despite initial vellus hair growth. Others suggest patience, switching to oral minoxidil, or using additional treatments like dermastamping, microneedling, and red light therapy.

      community Shaved at 21, time for me to move on after very little improvement from meds.

      in Shaved/buzzed  54 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss since the age of 16 and has tried various treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and keto 2%. Despite these efforts, there has been little improvement in hair growth. The user is considering other options such as dutasteride, perilutimide, or a hair transplant in the future, but for now, they are accepting the shaved look and focusing on personal growth and school.

      community M21. Topical Fin + Min 5 weeks progress. Is there any hope?

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 21-year-old is using a topical solution with minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, along with supplements and specific shampoos, and is considering switching to oral treatments if no progress is seen in a few months. They are concerned about diffuse thinning and potential future hair transplants, and are exploring additional treatments like microneedling and tretinoin.

      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  93 upvotes 4 years ago
      The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.

      community How effective is topical spironolactone for androgenic alopecia?

      in Female  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical spironolactone is discussed as a potential treatment for androgenic alopecia, with the user seeking feedback on its effectiveness. Minoxidil, finasteride, and other treatments like microneedling and keto shampoo are mentioned as alternatives.

      community Telogen Effluvium

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Hair regrowth after telogen effluvium, with the user experiencing hair loss at the temples and regrowth after taking omega-3/fish oil tablets. Suggestions include consulting a dermatologist and considering supplements like Biotin, Zinc, and Vitamin D.

      community I think I’ve finally found the reason for my hair loss

      in Chat  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.

      community Modest results from 2 1/2 years of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  199 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 25-year-old shared progress on hair regrowth after 2.5 years of oral finasteride and over a year of inconsistent topical minoxidil use, noting significant density gains despite a long-standing receded hairline. The user emphasized patience, as noticeable improvements took about 18 months, and mentioned using Ascend brand finasteride and occasional Nizoral shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis.

      community Not much progress but Its honest work

      in Progress Pictures  53 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old is using dutasteride daily, ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, and started topical minoxidil and dermastamping six months ago for hair loss. The treatment has improved hair density, but significant hairline recession remains, and a hair transplant is suggested for further improvement.

      community Need advice with finishing off my hair loss :)

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      User is a Norwood 2-2.5, using 1.25 mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil lotion daily since June last year, experiencing significant regrowth. They are considering additional treatments like saw palmetto, microneedling, dutasteride, aminexil, stemoxydine, mesotherapy, ketoconazole shampoo, and alfatradiol to improve hair thickness.

      community Suggestions?

       5 upvotes 12 years ago
      The user is experiencing chronic folliculitis with scalp sores and is concerned about a receding hairline. They have tried various treatments including antibiotics, Nizoral 2% shampoo, and lifestyle changes, but are seeking further advice.

      community An unusual case (progress or not?)

      in Is this regrowth?  25 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 43-year-old with a history of hair transplants and long-term finasteride use reports seeing hair regrowth after adding oral minoxidil, micro-needling, and resuming topical minoxidil. Users agree that the hair appears thicker and denser.